CIC SUMMIT

CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION

FIELD REPORTS /

OCTOBER 23, 2026

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1st Walls Are Up!

Follow our SHS students working with local trades to build their first ADU!

Students raise tiny-home walls, explore gas-piping skills with Xcel, and see community support grow.

Weekly field report • Rick Fout

SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL • HANDS-ON LEARNING

Rick's full report

The fall semester is coming to a close on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

We began the Tiny Home Build on November 17, 2023, and I'm thrilled to share that as of today, the walls are built and sheeted, the roof is installed and decked. Pending a roof inspection this Wednesday, we aim to have the unit dried in by the Christmas break. The students, led by team leader Rick Fout, have done an outstanding job. I want to extend my gratitude to volunteers Heath Coffman, Rama Timmons, Tim Authur, Bill Duford, and Silas, who worked hands-on with the students to achieve this milestone. The team really kicked it into gear during the last two class sessions, completing the roof and walls. A special thanks to the Breckenridge Building Center and Nick Black for providing materials on short notice. This project truly exemplifies teamwork.

Please find a few pictures attached. I hope Rick's photos will include a few more to share.

As mentioned last week, Carolanne Powers and Val Connelly have arranged a media day on Wednesday, December 20th. Matt Renoux from Channel 9 news will be at the school to cover a story on the Tiny Home Build. Perhaps we will also have the Summit Daily in attendance. This event will serve as a fantastic finale for the semester.

I wish you all a good week and Happy Holidays. ~ Paul

CURRENT BUILD

Summit High School ADU

2026-2027 school year

This year's Careers in Construction project is a two-bedroom, one-bath modular ADU being constructed by Summit High School students alongside local trades professionals.

The two modular sections are being built at the high school and will be transported to Summit Cove, where they'll become part of a permanent residence for a local homeowner.